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LA TUA VALUTAZIONE
Michael deve frequentare un corso estivo di francese, un viaggio di classe in Francia, per diplomarsi. Tuttavia, viene scambiato per un agente e le persone cercano di ucciderlo allo stile 00... Leggi tuttoMichael deve frequentare un corso estivo di francese, un viaggio di classe in Francia, per diplomarsi. Tuttavia, viene scambiato per un agente e le persone cercano di ucciderlo allo stile 007.Michael deve frequentare un corso estivo di francese, un viaggio di classe in Francia, per diplomarsi. Tuttavia, viene scambiato per un agente e le persone cercano di ucciderlo allo stile 007.
- Regia
- Sceneggiatura
- Star
- Premi
- 3 candidature totali
Cynthia Preston
- Melissa Tyler
- (as Cyndy Preston)
Gerry Mendicino
- Herb
- (as Gerry Mendecino)
Recensioni in evidenza
A stupid but pretty entertaining James Bond-type action flick, this features comedy a lot more than it does action. There were enough funny lines in the comedy to make it a keeper in my collection for awhile. Like the Bond movies, there were also a good number of clever gadgets.
The story is preposterous, so you can't take any of it seriously.There is too much macho baloney from the young hero in here, played by Richard Grieco, not a household name but a decent actor. Speaking of acting, Robin Bartlett, who plays the French teacher, overacts terrible and is just plain annoying. It's no wonder we've never heard her name before.
Action scenes range from pretty good to incredibly stupid.
The story is preposterous, so you can't take any of it seriously.There is too much macho baloney from the young hero in here, played by Richard Grieco, not a household name but a decent actor. Speaking of acting, Robin Bartlett, who plays the French teacher, overacts terrible and is just plain annoying. It's no wonder we've never heard her name before.
Action scenes range from pretty good to incredibly stupid.
I remember seeing this with a bunch of my friends the night it came out. Back in seventh grade, I thought this was the coolest, funniest movie I'd ever seen. I wanted to BE Richard Grieco in that movie. I loved how he started out as a gawky American guy lost in Europe, and slowly transformed into an ersatz James Bond. It's not a big, great movie. Just a fun, humorous action flick. Gotta love Gabrielle Anwar in this. Roger Rees was also a very cool villain.
Overall, for a fun time that's not taxing on the brain, definitely rent this. I loved it back then, and I still do now.
Overall, for a fun time that's not taxing on the brain, definitely rent this. I loved it back then, and I still do now.
For a long time, I refused to watch this flic because I thought it was just a vehicle for "teen idol" Grieco, and I usually don't enjoy stories contrived to promote TV to films career moves. Then I saw "The Man Who Knew too Little" with Bill Murray, laughed out loud, and decided to try this similar, mistaken-for-a-spy spoof. I'm glad. The plot is artless, totally ridiculous & full of contradictions. Yet, the terrific cast carries the implausible story to entertaining heights with scenery-chewing, tongue-in-cheek glee. A really hot sex scene turns into a gorefest, the villains are outrageous, and the heroics are spectacular. WB threw sfx money at this one.
I especially enjoyed Robin Bartlett as the "French Teacher".
I especially enjoyed Robin Bartlett as the "French Teacher".
Almost animated in its style is this 'James Bond' type flick from writers Fred Dekker and Darren Star about mistaken identity. "If Looks Could Kill" is comically entertaining for the most part, if very silly and extremely predictable.
William Dear has toned the violence right down and used cartoon characters acting out a cartoon script. Richard Grieco and the support cast (including Roger Rees, Robin Bartlett and Gabrielle Anwar) have fun and so do we, as long as we don't expect any serious cinema! Linda Hunt steals the show as the wicked lady with a whip for a necklace. "If Looks Could Kill" is good entertainment for youthful audiences.
Tuesday, September 3, 1991 - Knox District Centre
William Dear has toned the violence right down and used cartoon characters acting out a cartoon script. Richard Grieco and the support cast (including Roger Rees, Robin Bartlett and Gabrielle Anwar) have fun and so do we, as long as we don't expect any serious cinema! Linda Hunt steals the show as the wicked lady with a whip for a necklace. "If Looks Could Kill" is good entertainment for youthful audiences.
Tuesday, September 3, 1991 - Knox District Centre
I am rating this to up the rating. And reviewing it, just to add my piece of mind.
First off, the french teacher. Hilarious. Best part of the whole movie. "I want all references to the operative, the french teacher." Next, the dialog. It's funny. Most of the time, it's great. At least I find it funny most of the time.
The lead actor did a pretty good job. He's as flat as a pancake. But I think he's supposed to be a superficial high school student. They could have made him a bit more bright. He does save the day in the end. And it would be slightly more believable if he came across as a bit brighter from the start. But, you know, it's a comedy. You can't be too critical.
I realize this is sort of a demographic movie. I am sure it's aimed at teens as a fantasy. At 45 though, I still appreciate a mindless fantasy/comedy/adventure. And this is a pretty good one. I think it deserves a better rating - I rate movies with based on similar movies. I don't compare this to Das Boot, for example. I compare it to say, Hackers or something like that.
First off, the french teacher. Hilarious. Best part of the whole movie. "I want all references to the operative, the french teacher." Next, the dialog. It's funny. Most of the time, it's great. At least I find it funny most of the time.
The lead actor did a pretty good job. He's as flat as a pancake. But I think he's supposed to be a superficial high school student. They could have made him a bit more bright. He does save the day in the end. And it would be slightly more believable if he came across as a bit brighter from the start. But, you know, it's a comedy. You can't be too critical.
I realize this is sort of a demographic movie. I am sure it's aimed at teens as a fantasy. At 45 though, I still appreciate a mindless fantasy/comedy/adventure. And this is a pretty good one. I think it deserves a better rating - I rate movies with based on similar movies. I don't compare this to Das Boot, for example. I compare it to say, Hackers or something like that.
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- QuizThe thousands of gold coins made by Steranko's metallurgists were actually chocolate coins covered in gold foil wrapping.
- BlooperIn the hotel room while Corben is trying to figure out the condoms, a missile is fired at his bed. Even before the missile hits the bed the room looks destroyed.
- Citazioni
Michael Corben: I'll nail your ass to the wall.
Augustus Steranko: That sounds very painful.
- Colonne sonoreIf Looks Could Kill (No Turning Back)
Written by Antonina Armato and Danny Sembello
Performed by Glenn Medeiros
Produced by Denny Diante
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Botteghino
- Lordo Stati Uniti e Canada
- 7.788.597 USD
- Fine settimana di apertura Stati Uniti e Canada
- 2.246.819 USD
- 17 mar 1991
- Lordo in tutto il mondo
- 7.788.597 USD
- Tempo di esecuzione
- 1h 28min(88 min)
- Mix di suoni
- Proporzioni
- 1.85 : 1
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